Inundation characteristics of geographically isolated wetlands
Abstract
Ecosystem services provided by geographically isolated wetlands are often related to their inundation characteristics. Despite their importance, there has not been any comprehensive study to map out the seasonal inundation characteristics of geographically isolated wetlands over the continental US. This study evaluates the seasonality (the average intra-annual variations) of wetland inundation in ten wetland complexes of US. We also evaluate the consistency of these intra-annual variations, and assess the extent to which the seasonality can be explained based on water availability descriptors. Our findings highlight significant intra-annual variations in inundation within most wetland complexes. In addition, we report the stark differences in seasonality of wetland inundation in the US and their meteorological controls. The results highlight the need for consideration of inundation dynamics in evaluation of ecosystem functions of wetlands.
- Publication:
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AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts
- Pub Date:
- December 2021
- Bibcode:
- 2021AGUFM.H45R1383P